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Whether you're a serious gamer or you're just breaking into the
world of gaming for the first time, you want to get the most from
your computer gaming experience. When it comes to gaming, it's the
"virtual-reality" factor that makes the whole thing so darn much
fun. You want a "whole-body" experience… a heart-racing, palms-sweating,
adrenaline-coursing adventure. This is how you can get it.
Soundcards
A good soundcard is a must-have. It's the portal for audio to get
to and from your computer. Whether you're battling gladiators or
saving the universe, the soundcard is the first step in making the
gaming experience come alive.
Creative Sound Blaster®, the industry standard in
PC audio over the last 3 decades, offers a full range of high-quality
audio cards and accessories. If you're looking for an affordable,
high-quality audio card with head-turning, multi-channel 3D positioning
for games, there are several Sound Blaster audio cards to choose
from. The full selection can be found at http://www.americas.creative.com.
Two-Channel Speaker Systems
The simplest speaker systems are two-channel systems. A high-quality
two-channel system can bring a new dimension to gaming, especially
if you are used to using the low-quality "freebie" speakers that
came with your PC. Our PCWorks®, SoundWorks®
and MicroWorks® speakers (as well as several other
speakers that we carry) fall into the two-channel category.
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PCWorks
 Many
people hear PCWorks for the first time and say, "Wow!
That sounds better than my home stereo system!" PCWorks
consists of a pair of very small (less than 3" x 3" x 3")
desktop speaker cubes plus a compact, floor-standing subwoofer
cabinet. The desktop speakers are magnetically shielded, so
they can be placed very close to a computer monitor. Computer
Gaming World says PCWorks is "A speaker system… that
should make some $250 systems nervous." We couldn't agree
more.
SoundWorks
 SoundWorks
consists of a pair of small satellite speakers and a subwoofer.
It has an open, "big" sound that compares very favorably with
systems costing far more. With crisp, clear performance, it
has been suggested that SoundWorks leaves much of its
competition in the dust. PC Gamer says, "The SoundWorks
system is unquestionably the choice for gamers who also happen
to be audiophiles."
MicroWorks
 MicroWorks
is one of the very best multimedia sound systems you can buy.
Over four times the acoustic output of most multimedia speaker
systems and deeper and stronger bass response along with bright,
wide-range sound make MicroWorks the clear choice for
many. PC Gamer calls MicroWorks "... a true audiophile
system for gamers who want PC speakers that sound as good
as (or better than) their home systems." And PC Magazine
calls MicroWorks "the only speakers you'll ever need."
Who needs a better endorsement than that?
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With two-channel systems, you won't necessarily get the ear-bleeding
experience that hard-core gamers crave, but starting at only $39.99,
these systems are far more than just a decent starting-point for
those new to the gaming scene.
Gaming in Surround Sound
Okay, you're a serious gamer. You WANT the whole-body experience
described above. You WANT to blow the roof off of your house. What
you need is a surround PC speaker system. Multiple satellite speakers
plus a dedicated subwoofer engulf you in the action. You feel every
explosion, from the tips of your fingers, down to your toes. You'll
actually hear footsteps falling behind you, airplanes flying above
you, and the earth rumbling beneath you. A good surround PC speaker
system can overwhelm your senses, then leave you begging for more.
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FourPointSurround
FPS2000
 Cambridge
SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS2000 will shatter any
preconceptions you may have had about PC audio. It is a high-power,
high-output digital four-channel speaker system for the serious
gamer. It's the first "positional audio" speaker system to
offer true digital transfer of four channels of audio directly
from the sound card. Michael Himowitz of Fortune Magazine
raves, "I've never heard anything like it from a computer…
When I switched to gaming mode and heard bullets whiz past
my head and smack into the wall behind me, I got a new sense
of virtual reality."
DTT3500 DeskTop
Theater 5.1
 The
DTT3500 DeskTop Theater 5.1 will bring a whole new
dimension to your Sony® PlayStation 2TM
console or your PC. Everything you need to have precise digital
audio is included right in the box. DTT3500 features a six-channel
digital connection, enabling six-channel digital audio for
gaming. Nothing will prepare you for the great big sound that
comes from these little speakers. According to Hardware-one.com,
"The illusion of the being smack in the center of the action
was incredible… downright satisfying."
MegaWorksTM
505
 MegaWorks
505 delivers true audiophile-quality sound to your PC. Connect
MegaWorks 505 to a five-channel soundcard and you will
experience realistic, high-quality five-channel surround sound.
MegaWorks 505 utilizes "high end" technology and speaker
design techniques. PC Upgrade magazine
says that it delivers "an excellent mixture of raw power and
detail, giving body and depth to explosions rather than simply
rumbling our seats… this is a powerful package."
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In the exciting world of computer gaming, there are lots of options.
Knowing what your options are can make your decisions a lot easier.
And Cambridge SoundWorks can be a great resource once you know what
you want and need. So whether you're a seasoned gaming "professional,"
or someone who just enjoys great PC audio, you've come to the right
place.
Happy gaming!
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